Nestled somewhere in between trick-or-treating and decking-the-halls, lies this cozy little period of time of pumpkin-spice-everything. When the weather drops and the fireplaces are lit and it’s the perfect time to cozy up in front of the fireplace with a hot cup of coffee and just enjoy some quiet time. Or, more realistically in our…

Peanut butter cookies have become a family tradition at Christmastime. For the last few years, peanut butter cookies would make their appearance around December the 1st and would mysteriously (and very sadly) disappear again at the end of the month. During this time, the cookies would always be on hand should we have any unexpected…

With tinsel, carols, Santas, Elves, trees, baubles and fairy lights in over-abundance, it’s safe to say Christmas is well and truly here. I loove Christmas. Not just because we’re reminded of our Saviour’s birth, get to spend extra time with loved ones, or have time off from our daily activities – I also love…

This is a post for SheSpeaks, sponsored by Smithfield. As always, all opinions are my own! I dug up the garden months ago. My lovely plants are all long gone and I’m missing the days of fresh veggies at my fingertips, just a few steps away. But that’s the burden of winter in the mountains, amiright?…

I like to think of this recipe as a cheat’s version of Christmas fruitcake. Traditional fruitcake, tasty and delicious as it is, often requires a multitude of ingredients and takes a good few hours to bake. The process is often long and time-consuming. But it’s worth the time and effort involved. There’s nothing quite like…

I remember being a kid, barely old enough to see over the tops of the tables. The adults would stand around eating h’orderves of fancy cheese, crackers and olives. I remember how every time I would try olives and through a scrunched up face try to pretend that I liked them. I never understood the appeal of…

My name is Aubrey and I am a proud wife and mother to three. When I started my small garden a few years ago it served as a catalyst for changing the way we live: Eating fresh, playing in the dirt, and doing crafts and DIYs that are inspired by nature. We may not be perfect, but we do the best we can. Please join me and my family as we discover recipes and explore the outdoors in our attempt to reconnect with nature. Learn More ››

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